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  • Craig Condon avatar

    When The Saints Go Marching In

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 2, 2015
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    Christians are not isolated individuals who live in the world alone. We are connected. We pause to remember those who have passed on, but in whose memory we hold dear. We also remember their impact on us and our own impact as people of God.

    handing it to a clerk at the cash register. “Was it a gift?” asked the clerk. “No, I bought it for myself,” he said, “and I made a mistake. “Didn’t you like the translation? Or the format?” “Oh no,” the man said, “the format was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Transforming Power Of Communion: Maundy Thursday Remembering Christ's Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2024
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    Maundy Thursday Communion Service - remember and reflect on the profound significance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. A time to pause and contemplate the transformative power of communion, where we partake of the bread and the cup, symbols of Christ's body and blood, given for us.

    The Transforming Power of Communion: Maundy Thursday Remembering Christ's Sacrifice Introduction: As we gather tonight for our Maundy Thursday Communion Service, we come to remember and reflect on the profound significance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. It's a time to pause and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Evangelism: Building Bridges Of Love

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 1, 2025
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    We are called to carry out the Great Commission through Spirit-led compassion, humility, grace, and encouragement—listening like Philip, repenting like Peter, pausing like Paul, and believing like Barnabas—so that the gospel of Christ may reach a divided world.

    Building Bridges of Love “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38 Fulfilling the Great Commission has never been easy. As Christ’s ambassadors, we are commanded to “go and make disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest Assured Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004
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     | 6,172 views

    Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    And They Sang A New Song Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 4, 2021
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    This passage finds us in Heaven in the presence of God upon His throne. The church has been raptured, perfected and God is preparing to judge this world. But, before He does, there is a pause for praise in glory because the Lion of Judah stands before the Throne as the Lamb of God!

    This passage finds us in Heaven in the presence of God upon His throne. The church has been raptured, perfected and safely delivered home to Heaven. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 find us in Heaven’s courtroom. God is preparing to judge this world. But, before He does, there is a pause for praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3rd Advent – Joy

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 15, 2023
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    Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and consider the TRUE JOY we are celebrating.

    2023.12.17.Sermon Notes. 3rd Advent – JOY William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lost Queen

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on May 17, 2020
     | 4,596 views

    When you lose your Queen piece in chess, you are likely going to lose the game as well unless you are strategically prepared. The church has relied for centuries on its queen, the Sunday/Sabbath day Big Event. But what if pandemic or persecution takes away your queen? How will you then do church?

    THE LOST QUEEN “A lost queen can cost you the game” Hebrews 12:26-28 “At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” I’m not Jerry Lee Lewis and it is not 1999, but I can tell you that a whole lot of shaking is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Year-End Inventory 2025: Reflection And Renewal For God’s Glory

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2025
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    Before we rush into the next year, we must pause and look back. What did 2025 teach you about God, about yourself, and about the people around you? Did you walk faithfully with Him? Did you experience seasons of joy, sorrow, or doubt?

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the end of another year—2025—we are often filled with mixed emotions. Some of us are grateful for the victories we’ve experienced, others may have regrets and hope to leave the failures behind. The Bible encourages reflection. As written in Lamentations, we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 3, 2024
     | 594 views

    1 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

    Some IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-I—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in the fact of Jesus’ death, burial, & resurrection, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in the facts surrounding Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,509 views

    We often think that God’s blessing should just pop up. Some do! More often than not though God asks us to look for them. God has strategically placed His blessings where we could find them if we are listening to Him. God wants us to remember that He loves

    Valley Experience Series # 3 Opening Illustration: Once Isaac and his servants remembered the wells, they had to look for them. The wells just didn’t pop up. Effort was made to remember exactly where they were, and to find them. There is a story of a family unpacking at their new home. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Don't Have A Prayer

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2021
     | 1,651 views

    Sometimes we have trouble praying. What shall we do? This lesson was motivated by the Daniel Henderson article, “Four Reasons You Don’t Feel Like Praying and Four Keys to Breakthrough,” at Strategic Renewal.com/four-reasons-you-dont-feel-like-praying-and-four-keys-to-breakthrough/

    1. Frontline Prayer: Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing sentry duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved of duty, as a Christian, he wanted to pray, to thank God for protecting him, & to ask for His continued protection. But the enemy lines were very close, & he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Path Before Us

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
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     | 14,720 views

    This morning we are going to pause to take a look at “The Path Before Us” as found in Psalm 16:11 to help us get off to a good start for our journey down the road of 2006. We will look at three simple truths that the psalmist has shown us: [1] The Path

    THE PATH BEFORE US – New Year’s 2006 Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: January 1, 2006, who can believe it? 2006 now lay before us as an open road. We are at the beginning of a journey—a long journey! What will the next 365 days hold for us? To be sure there will be some ups and some downs in the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Paul Said, "This Is What I Want!”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022
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     | 12,322 views

    (Philippians 3:7-11) As I’m reading those words I can just picture Paul pausing in the midst of his writing. He leans back in his chair & begins to remember why he became a Christian, & what has happened since that day.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Philippians 3:7-11 Have you ever experienced an embarrassing memory loss? A number of times people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    God Buries His Workers, But Carries On His Work

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 4, 2025
     | 173 views

    Every believer must eventually come face to face with one humbling truth: God’s work does not depend on us. He uses us, yes—mercifully, powerfully, even miraculously—but when our task is finished, He sets us down, and His work continues without pause.

    Text: “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them.” — Joshua 1:2 (NKJV) Introduction: The Ending That Wasn’t the End Every believer must eventually come face to face with one humbling truth: God’s work does ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Washing Feet Reveals The One Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    When it came right down to it, Jesus was the one who paused to wash everyone's feet before the Passover meal. What does this action reveal about those who were there and what should we learn from this event? Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    When I graduated from the seminary in the 90s, I was given two reminders that day. The first was a diploma, to show that you’ve completed their training to lead. The second was a towel to remind you that to lead is to serve. To further reinforce that idea for all students, they placed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ